Laxman represented Team India in 134 Tests, across which he scored 8,781 runs in 225 innings at an average of 45.97. 17 centuries and 56 half-centuries have come out of his bat, with the best score of 281
Rahul Dravid has been given a break ahead of Asia Cup, which commences on August 27. India's campaign begins with the much-anticipated clash against Pakistan on August 28.
Laxman, who is currently the chief of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), accompanied Team India as its coach during its two T20I match series against Ireland, in which two matches were played on July 26 and July 28